Nigeria’s Flamingos responded to their opening-day defeat by beating Puerto Rico 2-0 in their second Group B match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Tuesday.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi put Nigeria ahead before substitute Precious Oscar added a second goal in the 93rd minute to secure all three points.
The result followed the Flamingos’ 2-1 loss to Poland in their opening fixture and puts their campaign back on track ahead of a difficult final group match against defending champions North Korea.
That game will be played on Friday, October 23. North Korea strengthened their position at the top of the group earlier on Tuesday with a 6-1 victory over Poland.
Nigeria made the brighter start against Puerto Rico, with Queen Joseph taking the first opportunity of the match in the second minute. Her effort, however, was off target.
Puerto Rico threatened six minutes later when Mia Colon went close, before Flamingos captain Chidera Chidi tried her luck in the 16th minute without finding the net.
Nigeria eventually broke the deadlock after 25 minutes. Adegbuyi finished the move to give the Flamingos the lead and provide the response they had been seeking after their defeat by Poland.
Puerto Rico had an opportunity to equalise before half-time, but Megan Rivera’s effort in the 38th minute went wide.
The Flamingos continued to look for a second goal after the interval. Tosin Rafiu was unable to convert a chance five minutes into the second half, while Joseph missed another opportunity in the 58th minute.
Adegbuyi then came close to doubling her tally in the 69th minute, only for her effort to go off target.
Puerto Rico also created chances as they attempted to draw level. Caroline Rivera went close but could not find the back of the net, and their pressure increased during the closing stages.
With fewer than 10 minutes remaining, Puerto Rico created further scoring opportunities but failed to take them.
Nigeria held on to their advantage before Oscar settled the contest in the third minute of added time, scoring the second goal to seal victory for the Flamingos.
The win leaves Nigeria facing North Korea in their final Group B fixture, with the defending champions having made a strong start after their emphatic victory over Poland.